Share the Journey
to Highroads Living
and join me as we Explore the beauty
of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
I’m Kathleen Painter and for many years
I’ve guided people to enjoy our unique destination
and making this beautiful region a place they call home.
Please join me as I share my love of regional food,
health and continue my travels in the
Highroads of Mountain Life!
Natural Appalachian Remedies for Common Cold Symptoms
Congestion, Cough, and Soar Throat? There're Appalachian Remedies for That! Deep winter months often bring deep coughs and other common cold symptoms. Luckily, the forests of Appalachia have supplied their inhabitants with medicinal remedies
4 Georgia Appalachian Artists Worthy of a Spot in Your Home
Appalachian Artists and Craftsmen inspired by the landscape and wildlife of Georgia Art is an essential part of any culture. Still, in Appalachia, artistry has always held hands with practical craftsmanship, leading to a
DIY Firestarters That Double As Decorative Gifts
Simple, fun, & sustainable DIY firestarter crafts from Appalachia! If you read our article, “Decorating For Winter: Bringing The Outdoors In,” then you know life near the beautiful forests of Appalachia has abundant natural
Safe And Aesthetic Firewood Storage
Firewood Storage Rules to avoid hazards & pests Winter’s best memories are made around the warm and crackling glow of fire. Whether roasting marshmallows outdoors or snuggling up with your favorite book and warm
Decluttering A Home Post-Holidays
Decluttering A Home in 3 Steps Each year, when the leaves turn, and that first hint of fall hits the air, I instinctively want to make more room indoors by purging my clutter (and everyone
Appalachian Christmas Traditions to Warm Your Hearth & Home
Have Yourself a Merry Little Appalachian Christmas Southern Appalachia is rich with traditions and rituals year-round, but none are more memorable than those honored and kept at Christmas. Locals love it so much their
Appalachian Apple Stack Cake
You can’t celebrate the bounty of Appalachia this holiday season without an Apple Stack Cake, a five (or sometimes seven) layer cake soaked in delicious apple butter. The dessert has arguably been a cornerstone
Decorating for Winter: Bringing the Outdoors In
Decorating for Winter with the Beauty of the Great Outdoors The squirrels aren’t the only ones who store up and tuck in for winter in mountain country. Humans, too, instinctively linger longer inside when
Minestrone: a Customizable Fall Soup Feast
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy warm, hearty soups that provide comfort as the temperatures dip. The season's abundance of root vegetables, squash, and fresh herbs lends itself to soups that are rich
A Perfect Fall Day on Lake Chatuge
Finding Peace on Lake Chatuge Before Winter’s Chill It’s a bright, sunny day, and the temperature is a pleasant mid-70s, the last warm day of fall. The air has a crispness to it, a
Southern Appalachia: Scenic Beauty & Higher Living
North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, & West Virginia: Southern Appalachia Over 10 million people in this southern region call these mountains home and unmistakably live a higher lifestyle of health and abundance of
